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Village of Ridgewood, NJ
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2024-07-12
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 238 Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 3
Administration of Government
Ch 6
Anti-Nepotism Policy
Ch 15
Defense and Indemnification
Ch 18
Green Ridgewood Committee
Ch 20
Energy
Ch 22
Finance and Purchasing
Ch 26
Green Team
Ch 29
(Reserved)
Ch 31
Housing Authority
Ch 32
(Reserved)
Ch 55
Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Committee
Ch 64
Personnel Policies
Ch 67
Police Services
Ch 70
Public Defender, Municipal
Ch 75
Retirement
Ch 80
Village Historian
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 99
Alarm Systems
Ch 101
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 103
Amusements
Ch 105
Animals
Ch 107
Auctions and Special Sales
Ch 112
Bicycles
Ch 114
Body Art
Ch 115
Brush, Grass and Weeds
Ch 117
Businesses and Occupations
Ch 123
Condominium Conversion
Ch 125
Construction Codes, Uniform
Ch 127
Contributions, Gifts and Donations
Ch 128
Cosmetology
Ch 129
Dedication of Village Property
Ch 131
Drug-Free Zones
Ch 133
Refuse Containers
Ch 137
Emergency Medical Services Third-Party Billing Plan
Ch 141
Farmers' Market
Ch 145
Fees
Ch 147
Filming
Ch 149
Fire Prevention
Ch 151
Fire Zones
Ch 154
Floodplain Management
Ch 156
Food and Food-Handling Establishments
Ch 161
Games of Chance
Ch 163
Garage Sales
Ch 165
Garbage, Rubbish, Refuse and Recycling
Ch 170
Hazardous Substances
Ch 172
Health and Sanitation
Ch 174
Holiday Displays
Ch 175
Housing Standards
Ch 186
Landscapers and Landscaping Services
Ch 187
Fertilizer Application
Ch 190
Land Use and Development
Ch 194
Lighting
Ch 197
Mobile Telephone Use
Ch 199
Newsracks
Ch 201
Noise
Ch 207
Parades
Ch 207A
Public Assemblies
Ch 210
Park and Ride Facility
Ch 212
Parks and Recreation Areas
Ch 215
Peace and Good Order
Ch 218
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 221
Political Fund-Raising
Ch 221A
Poppers
Ch 222
Power Tools, Manual Tools, Motorized Construction Equipment, Landscaping and Yard Maintenance Equipment
Ch 222A
Property, Abandoned
Ch 223
Property Maintenance
Ch 228
Rental Property
Ch 232
School Enrollment
Ch 238
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 238 Art I
General Provisions
§ 238-1
Connection required.
§ 238-2
Connection to be made by licensed plumber.
§ 238-3
Unlawful uncoverings and connections.
§ 238-4
License not required for certain activities.
Ch 238 Art II
House Drains and Sewers
§ 238-5
Separate system for each building; exception.
§ 238-6
Old sewers and drains.
§ 238-7
Excavations.
§ 238-8
Location of house drains.
§ 238-9
Material specifications.
§ 238-10
Distance from bearing well; depth.
§ 238-11
Required size.
§ 238-12
Drainage below sewer level.
§ 238-13
Sumps and receiving tanks.
§ 238-14
Size of vent pipes.
§ 238-15
Inspection of motors, air compressors and air tanks.
Ch 238 Art III
Stormwater Drains
§ 238-16
Drainage into stormwater system.
§ 238-17
Size of gutters and leaders.
§ 238-18
Composition of conductors or roof leaders.
§ 238-19
Replacement of defective conductor pipes.
§ 238-20
Unlawful use of pipes.
§ 238-21
Indirect connection of overflow pipes.
§ 238-22
Subsoil drains.
Ch 238 Art IV
Connection of Outside Premises
§ 238-23
Definitions.
§ 238-24
Annual service charges.
§ 238-25
Permit required; filing fee.
§ 238-26
Conditions for issuance of permit.
§ 238-27
Vested right prohibited; permits and contracts terminable.
§ 238-28
Compliance required; applicability.
Ch 238 Art V
Private Sewer Systems
§ 238-29
Required conditions.
§ 238-30
Construction.
§ 238-31
Separate connection with sewer.
§ 238-32
Plans required to be filed.
§ 238-33
Compliance with plans; supervision and inspection.
§ 238-34
Permit fee; payment of costs.
§ 238-35
Unlawful connections.
§ 238-36
Connection with septic tank authorized.
Ch 238 Art VI
Septic Tanks
§ 238-37
Where prohibited; exception.
§ 238-38
Permit required.
§ 238-39
Separate permit for each installation; conditions for issuance; fees.
§ 238-40
Responsibility of builder.
§ 238-41
Licensed plumber to install; certificate of registration; fees.
§ 238-42
Concrete floors.
§ 238-43
Drainpipe.
§ 238-44
Absorption system for settling tanks.
§ 238-45
Finished surface grading.
§ 238-46
Required changes.
§ 238-47
Permit to pump out tank required.
Ch 238 Art VII
Waste Discharge
§ 238-48
Definitions.
§ 238-49
Prohibited substances.
§ 238-50
Industrial or commercial waste discharge prohibited.
§ 238-51
Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
§ 238-52
Preliminary treatment of certain wastes.
§ 238-53
Maintenance of treatment facilities at owner's expense.
§ 238-54
Installation of control manhole.
§ 238-55
Testing of samples.
§ 238-56
Authority to enter for inspection.
§ 238-57
Violations and penalties.
§ 238-58
Liability for expense, loss or damage.
Ch 238 Art VIII
Sewer User Rates
§ 238-59
User charges.
§ 238-60
Review of system.
§ 238-61
Increased costs of toxic pollutants.
§ 238-62
Notification of users.
§ 238-63
Effect on preexisting contracts or agreements.
§ 238-64
Costs of pretreatment program.
§ 238-65
Recordkeeping.
§ 238-66
Determination of rates.
§ 238-67
Tax exempt or tax credited users.
Ch 238 Art IX
Improper Disposal of Waste into Storm Drains
§ 238-68
Purpose.
§ 238-69
Definitions and word usage.
§ 238-70
Prohibited conduct.
§ 238-71
Exceptions to prohibition.
§ 238-72
Enforcement.
§ 238-73
Violations and penalties.
Ch 238 Art X
Illicit Connections to Stormwater Sewer System
§ 238-74
Purpose.
§ 238-75
Definitions and word usage.
§ 238-76
Prohibited conduct.
§ 238-77
Enforcement.
§ 238-78
Violations and penalties.
Ch 238 Art XI
Damage Claims for Backup Onto Certain Premises
§ 238-79
Certain claims recognized.
§ 238-80
Basis for claims.
§ 238-81
Backflow preventer required.
§ 238-82
Persons covered.
§ 238-83
Extent of recognizable claim.
§ 238-84
Extent of compensation.
§ 238-85
Notice required.
§ 238-86
Procedures for claim and satisfaction.
Ch 238 Art XII
Liquid Waste Acceptance Program
§ 238-87
Purpose.
§ 238-88
Definitions and word usage.
§ 238-89
Acceptable liquid wastes.
§ 238-90
Quality control of liquid wastes.
§ 238-91
Establishment of liquid waste acceptance rates.
§ 238-92
Prohibited conduct.
§ 238-92.1
Enforcement.
§ 238-92.2
Violations and penalties.
Ch 238 Art XIII
Sump Pumps
§ 238-93
Purpose.
§ 238-94
Definitions.
§ 238-95
Prohibited conduct.
§ 238-96
Inspections.
§ 238-97
Surcharge.
§ 238-98
Violations and penalties.
§ 238-99
Village assistance for compliance.
§ 238-100
Waiver.
Ch 239
Sidewalk Sales
Ch 240
Silly String
Ch 240A
Single-Use Plastic Bag Reduction
Ch 241
Skateboards
Ch 244
Smoking
Ch 246
Soil Removal
Ch 249
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 251
Telecommunications Facilities in Public Right-Of-Way
Ch 254
Taxation
Ch 256
Taxicabs and Limousines
Ch 258
Towing
Ch 260
Trees and Shrubs
Ch 263
Valet Parking Services
Ch 265
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 269
Water
Ch 275
Yard Waste
Appendix
Ch A285
Cable Television Franchise
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 238
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Ridgewood
8-27-1974
by
Ord. No. 1541
as Ch. 25 of the 1974 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fees — See Ch.
145
.
Water — See Ch.
269
.
Article I
General Provisions
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§ 238-1
Connection required.
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§ 238-2
Connection to be made by licensed plumber.
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§ 238-3
Unlawful uncoverings and connections.
chevron_right
§ 238-4
License not required for certain activities.
chevron_right
Article II
House Drains and Sewers
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§ 238-5
Separate system for each building; exception.
chevron_right
§ 238-6
Old sewers and drains.
chevron_right
§ 238-7
Excavations.
chevron_right
§ 238-8
Location of house drains.
chevron_right
§ 238-9
Material specifications.
chevron_right
§ 238-10
Distance from bearing well; depth.
chevron_right
§ 238-11
Required size.
chevron_right
§ 238-12
Drainage below sewer level.
chevron_right
§ 238-13
Sumps and receiving tanks.
chevron_right
§ 238-14
Size of vent pipes.
chevron_right
§ 238-15
Inspection of motors, air compressors and air tanks.
chevron_right
Article III
Stormwater Drains
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§ 238-16
Drainage into stormwater system.
chevron_right
§ 238-17
Size of gutters and leaders.
chevron_right
§ 238-18
Composition of conductors or roof leaders.
chevron_right
§ 238-19
Replacement of defective conductor pipes.
chevron_right
§ 238-20
Unlawful use of pipes.
chevron_right
§ 238-21
Indirect connection of overflow pipes.
chevron_right
§ 238-22
Subsoil drains.
chevron_right
Article IV
Connection of Outside Premises
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§ 238-23
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 238-24
Annual service charges.
chevron_right
§ 238-25
Permit required; filing fee.
chevron_right
§ 238-26
Conditions for issuance of permit.
chevron_right
§ 238-27
Vested right prohibited; permits and contracts terminable.
chevron_right
§ 238-28
Compliance required; applicability.
chevron_right
Article V
Private Sewer Systems
chevron_right
§ 238-29
Required conditions.
chevron_right
§ 238-30
Construction.
chevron_right
§ 238-31
Separate connection with sewer.
chevron_right
§ 238-32
Plans required to be filed.
chevron_right
§ 238-33
Compliance with plans; supervision and inspection.
chevron_right
§ 238-34
Permit fee; payment of costs.
chevron_right
§ 238-35
Unlawful connections.
chevron_right
§ 238-36
Connection with septic tank authorized.
chevron_right
Article VI
Septic Tanks
chevron_right
§ 238-37
Where prohibited; exception.
chevron_right
§ 238-38
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 238-39
Separate permit for each installation; conditions for issuance; fees.
chevron_right
§ 238-40
Responsibility of builder.
chevron_right
§ 238-41
Licensed plumber to install; certificate of registration; fees.
chevron_right
§ 238-42
Concrete floors.
chevron_right
§ 238-43
Drainpipe.
chevron_right
§ 238-44
Absorption system for settling tanks.
chevron_right
§ 238-45
Finished surface grading.
chevron_right
§ 238-46
Required changes.
chevron_right
§ 238-47
Permit to pump out tank required.
chevron_right
Article VII
Waste Discharge
chevron_right
§ 238-48
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 238-49
Prohibited substances.
chevron_right
§ 238-50
Industrial or commercial waste discharge prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 238-51
Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
chevron_right
§ 238-52
Preliminary treatment of certain wastes.
chevron_right
§ 238-53
Maintenance of treatment facilities at owner's expense.
chevron_right
§ 238-54
Installation of control manhole.
chevron_right
§ 238-55
Testing of samples.
chevron_right
§ 238-56
Authority to enter for inspection.
chevron_right
§ 238-57
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
§ 238-58
Liability for expense, loss or damage.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Sewer User Rates
chevron_right
§ 238-59
User charges.
chevron_right
§ 238-60
Review of system.
chevron_right
§ 238-61
Increased costs of toxic pollutants.
chevron_right
§ 238-62
Notification of users.
chevron_right
§ 238-63
Effect on preexisting contracts or agreements.
chevron_right
§ 238-64
Costs of pretreatment program.
chevron_right
§ 238-65
Recordkeeping.
chevron_right
§ 238-66
Determination of rates.
chevron_right
§ 238-67
Tax exempt or tax credited users.
chevron_right
Article IX
Improper Disposal of Waste into Storm Drains
chevron_right
§ 238-68
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 238-69
Definitions and word usage.
chevron_right
§ 238-70
Prohibited conduct.
chevron_right
§ 238-71
Exceptions to prohibition.
chevron_right
§ 238-72
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 238-73
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
Article X
Illicit Connections to Stormwater Sewer System
chevron_right
§ 238-74
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 238-75
Definitions and word usage.
chevron_right
§ 238-76
Prohibited conduct.
chevron_right
§ 238-77
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 238-78
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
Article XI
Damage Claims for Backup Onto Certain Premises
chevron_right
§ 238-79
Certain claims recognized.
chevron_right
§ 238-80
Basis for claims.
chevron_right
§ 238-81
Backflow preventer required.
chevron_right
§ 238-82
Persons covered.
chevron_right
§ 238-83
Extent of recognizable claim.
chevron_right
§ 238-84
Extent of compensation.
chevron_right
§ 238-85
Notice required.
chevron_right
§ 238-86
Procedures for claim and satisfaction.
chevron_right
Article XII
Liquid Waste Acceptance Program
chevron_right
§ 238-87
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 238-88
Definitions and word usage.
chevron_right
§ 238-89
Acceptable liquid wastes.
chevron_right
§ 238-90
Quality control of liquid wastes.
chevron_right
§ 238-91
Establishment of liquid waste acceptance rates.
chevron_right
§ 238-92
Prohibited conduct.
chevron_right
§ 238-92.1
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 238-92.2
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Sump Pumps
chevron_right
§ 238-93
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 238-94
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 238-95
Prohibited conduct.
chevron_right
§ 238-96
Inspections.
chevron_right
§ 238-97
Surcharge.
chevron_right
§ 238-98
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
§ 238-99
Village assistance for compliance.
chevron_right
§ 238-100
Waiver.
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